Nixon Hire, Nixon Hire Water Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7AX
Pending
2026/0490/01/LDC
Description
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use as storage and distribution (Class B8)
4.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#151 of 282
Newcastle upon Tyne is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #214 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).
Newcastle upon Tyne decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #86 of 282
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #54 of 282
58%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #214 of 282
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #168 of 282
89%
Minor dwellings approved
38 decided (1-9 homes)
94%
Major dwellings approved
17 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
62 decided
910
Total decisions
70 refused in 2025